November 4-5, 2024

We are headed to Indianapolis, IN for our next meeting. We will host a 2-day AFOS meeting just prior to the American Academy of Optometry meeting. 

Early Bird Registration is open for the 2024 AFOS AAO meeting.  We have secured a special package that allows you to register for both the AFOS meeting and the American Academy of Optometry meeting (AAO) at one bundled rate.  To register go to the Academy website and choose the AFOS/AAO Bundle.

	AFOS Meeting will begin on Monday, November 4 and run through the day on Tuesday, November 5 followed by the AAO Meeting November 6-9, 2024.
	The 2024 AFOS Meeting will be held at the Omni Serverin on Nov 4-5. The AAO Meeting will be at the Indiana Convention Center.
	Excellent COPE CE Targeted for Military, PHS/IHS, VA & Federal ODs, Residents, and Students AFOS Awards Program AFOS Grand Rounds Presentations State of the Art Exhibit Hall Excellent Hands on Workshops Member Appreciation Reception Camaraderie with fellow service colleagues  Service Chief break-out sessions Sponsor Showcase with great raffle prizes!

Register for the AFOS AAO Bundle through the AAO website. Or you can register for the AFOS meeting only below.

AFOS Meeting at AAO

Meeting Dress Requirements

AFOS AAO 2024 Agenda

Monday, Nov 4:  AFOS Federal Service Optometry Program (5 hrs CE)

• 0800 – 1100 ~ AFOS AOA Section Chief’s Meeting (select guests only)
  
  
• 1200 – 1830 ~ Registration and packet pick-up for attendees
  
  
• 1300 - 1350 ~ "Treating Soldiers with Ocular Surface Disease" Amniotic Membrane Workshop by Elana Carter, OD (1 hr CE) - **Registration Required
  
  
• 1330 – 1440 ~ Exhibit Hall Opening
  
  
• 1440 - 1530 ~ “The Opioid Epidemic and Drug Diversion” by Chris Cordes, OD (1 hr COPE ID 94470-PB )
          OR
• 1440 - 1530 ~ “Eye-Inspired Technologies Designed for Comfort, Vision, and Patient Satisfaction: Astigmatism, Presbyopia & More” by John Czaja, OD (1 hr CE) **Registration required
  
  
• 1530 – 1600 ~ Exhibit Hall Break
  
  
• 1600 - 1650 ~ "Diabetes and the Public Health Crisis” by Michael Mittelman, OD (1 hr COPE ID 94484-PB)
  
  
• 1700 - 1750 ~ "Vision Enhancement for the Military Operator” by Paul Brown, OD (1 hr COPE ID 94469-FV)
         OR 
• 1700 – 1750 ~ "Myopia Control – The Time is Now" Contact Lens Workshop by Justin Kwan, OD (1 hr CE) -
                            **Registration Required 

• 1750 – 1830 ~  Exhibit Hall Break
  
  
• 1830 – 1920 ~ “Optic neuropathy case series” by Jill Gottehrer, OD (1 hr COPE ID 94166-NO)
  
  
• 1930 – 2200 ~ Join AFOS at Punch Bowl Social  (Guests welcome)

Tuesday, Nov 5:   AFOS Federal Service Optometry Program (9 hrs CE)

• 0700 – 1200 ~ Registration and packet pick-up for attendees
  
  
• 0700 – 0800 ~ Breakfast and Exhibit Hall Session
  
  
• 0800 – 1030 ~ Service Chief Breakout Sessions and “From the Trenches” discussion forum (3 hr COPE ID 94438-PB)
  
  
• 1030 – 1110 ~ Exhibit Hall Break
  
  
• 1110 – 1225 ~ "Kids Eye Exams 101" by Reena Patel, OD (1.5 hr COPE ID 94125-FV)
  
  
• 1225 – 1350 ~ Exhibit Hall Break and Lunch
  
  
• 1400 – 1515 ~ "Amblyopia and Strabismus Cases: What’s new and what’s tried and true?" by Reena Patel, OD (1.5 hr COPE ID 94126-FV)
  
  
• 1515 – 1540 ~ Exhibit Hall Break
  
  
• 1540 - 1630 ~ "A Crash Course in Diabetic Retinopathy" by Mohammed Rafieetary, OD (1 hr COPE ID 88287-TD)
  
  
• 1630 - 1700 ~ Exhibitor/Sponsor Spotlight and Raffle
  
  
• 1700 - 1840 ~ "AMD and AMD Imposters" by Mohammed Rafieetary, OD (2 hr COPE 93385-TD)
  
  
• 1930 – 2200 ~ AFOS Membership and Awards Reception

** More details to come shortly on workshops available 

Attend Awards Reception only - Register Here

Exhibit Hall

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Hotel

Omni Severin in Indianpolis

40 WEST JACKSON PLACE
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46225

Located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, Omni Severin Hotel is the city’s longest running luxury hotel and provides guests with a historical experience. The elegant landmark hotel embodies the grandeur of the early 1900s while offering guests modern amenities and superior service. Today, Omni Severin Hotel stands as the oldest and longest-running hotel in downtown Indianapolis.